Interpretation: The Enemy of Art and Joy? (Are We the Problem?!)
Do you turn into a human film seminar every time a movie ends? And if so, do you need help? Are you scaring away those around you? Do you even enjoy films anymore?
Could it be that interpretation is really the enemy of art and joy?
In this episode, Chris, Arthur, Ben, and Sol grapple with the ideas of Susan Sontag’s infamous essay "Against Interpretation", and someone will make the exact opposite case: that interpreting films can really make them come alive.
Oh boy, are we the armchair intellectuals ruining everything?
15 Mar 2026
Did Lois Weber Forget Everything She Learned When Making Suspense?
In the 1910s, Lois Weber was one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood. She wrote, directed, produced, and even starred in films that pushed boundaries, made huge profits, and frequently angered censors. But how well have her morality tales actually held up, and did she ever make anything remotely as good as Suspense, either before or after?
In this episode, Allison, Brett, and Chris walk through her films, from anti-abortion dramas to colossal blockbuster epics, and everything in between, to find out which films still manage to speak to us.
Spoiler: While Brett maintains that Suspense is her only truly impressive work, the film
1 Dec 2025
Screw Cinemas: Is Watching Movies From Home Better Than Going to the Theatre?
While everyone is decrying the death of movie theatres, Lauren could not care less. For her, watching films at home is an entirely superior experience; too many movies have been spoiled by seeing them with others on the big screen. Can the case be made that the home experience is simply cozier, quieter, and, well, better ... or will the panel attempt to tear her apart?
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